Arts & Culture in Rock County, WI

Throughout Rock County you can experience varying degrees of the arts, from the classics to contemporary Broadway musicals. For those desiring a stroll through botanical / poetry gardens or a passion for Native American and industrial arts, there's plenty of choices on those fronts too. Whether you're here for an afternoon or an extended stay, plan on spending some quality time experiencing Rock County's Arts & Culture. 

A sample of these offerings is described below. 

 

The Armory - Janesville's Armory, built in 1930 was used during World War II by the 192nd Tank Battalion and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The historic building has been renovated into an exciting entertainment venue offering professional musical productions and seating for up to 250 people. Theater shows are scheduled Fri.-Sun. with weekend matinee hours.

American Industrial Arts Gallary - Forged along the banks of the Rock River in 1858, the Belloit Ironworks is what now remains from what was the the world's largest manufacturer of paper-making machines.  Altough Beloit Corporation has since closed its doors, the orgininal hardwood paper-making patterns, crafted throughout a 140-year history, have been salvaged and turned into unique art pieces.  The gallary features 9,000  SF of display area.  For additional information, call 608.362.5246.


Beloit International Film Festival -From Cannes to Sundance, the Beloit International Film Festival is becoming recognied as a major film venue. Over 130 shorts, documentaries and feature films are presented annually in eight venues throughout the Beloit area. Two-thousand miles from the shimmering lights of Hollywood, the Beloit International Film Festival adds a little glitz & glimmer to the winter season in South Central Wisconsin.


Beloit Civic Theatre- Enjoy one of three productions-a musical, a comedy, and a mystery-put on annually by this volunteer theatre group. Performances are held in the Elizabeth Remholz Theatre at Beloit Memorial High School. Special Murder-Mystery Dinner performances are available for groups. For additional information, visit www.beloit.edu .

 


Beloit Fine Arts Incubator
- Explore Beloit’s newest addition to the art scene, located in a refurbished Beloit landmark. The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator consists of an art gallery and will house a co-op of artists’ studios. The art gallery showcases both resident artist works and traveling exhibits. For information, call 800.VisitBeloit.

 

Beloit/Janesville Symphony Orchestra - Listen to a variety of music including classical, theatrical, and pop music performed by local and nationally renowned guest performers at Beloit College's Eaton Chapel. For a schedule of performances, call 608.364.2554.

 

 

Arts & Culture in Rock County, WI

Throughout Rock County you can experience varying degrees of the arts, from the classics to contemporary Broadway musicals. For those desiring a stroll through botanical / poetry gardens or a passion for Native American and industrial arts, there's plenty of choices on those fronts too. Whether you're here for an afternoon or an extended stay, plan on spending some quality time experiencing Rock County's Arts & Culture. 

A sample of these offerings is described below. 

 

The Armory - Janesville's Armory, built in 1930 was used during World War II by the 192nd Tank Battalion and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The historic building has been renovated into an exciting entertainment venue offering professional musical productions and seating for up to 250 people. Theater shows are scheduled Fri.-Sun. with weekend matinee hours.

American Industrial Arts Gallary - Forged along the banks of the Rock River in 1858, the Belloit Ironworks is what now remains from what was the the world's largest manufacturer of paper-making machines.  Altough Beloit Corporation has since closed its doors, the orgininal hardwood paper-making patterns, crafted throughout a 140-year history, have been salvaged and turned into unique art pieces.  The gallary features 9,000  SF of display area.  For additional information, call 608.362.5246.


Beloit International Film Festival -From Cannes to Sundance, the Beloit International Film Festival is becoming recognied as a major film venue. Over 130 shorts, documentaries and feature films are presented annually in eight venues throughout the Beloit area. Two-thousand miles from the shimmering lights of Hollywood, the Beloit International Film Festival adds a little glitz & glimmer to the winter season in South Central Wisconsin.


Beloit Civic Theatre- Enjoy one of three productions-a musical, a comedy, and a mystery-put on annually by this volunteer theatre group. Performances are held in the Elizabeth Remholz Theatre at Beloit Memorial High School. Special Murder-Mystery Dinner performances are available for groups. For additional information, visit www.beloit.edu .

 


Beloit Fine Arts Incubator
- Explore Beloit’s newest addition to the art scene, located in a refurbished Beloit landmark. The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator consists of an art gallery and will house a co-op of artists’ studios. The art gallery showcases both resident artist works and traveling exhibits. For information, call 800.VisitBeloit.

 

Beloit/Janesville Symphony Orchestra - Listen to a variety of music including classical, theatrical, and pop music performed by local and nationally renowned guest performers at Beloit College's Eaton Chapel. For a schedule of performances, call 608.364.2554.

 

 

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